Taipei, Taiwan, November 10, 2014 – QNAP® Security today announced the release of new QVR 5.0.3 firmware for VioStor NVR, which features Qstart for easy system setup, includes a GNU Bash security patch update, and supports six new Canon® IP cameras for compatibility.

Qstart simplifies system initialization and network switch control for users to experience effortless NVR installation and remote maintenance. While providing quick initial setting in few clicks, Qstart integrates major functions of PoE switches and can set up camera IPs automatically. Users can easily manage PoE or network on/off and monitor devices status and network traffic flow. Its intuitive GUI and event notification allow for precise failure detection and efficient troubleshooting.

QVR 5.0.3 further fixes the GNU Bash Environment Variable Command Injection Vulnerability (also known as “Shellshock”) CVE-2014-6277, CVE-2014-6278, CVE-2014-7186 and CVE-2014-7187, though they do not see direct impact to the VioStor NVR system.

Qstart is available for the following VioStor NVR models with specific switch brands and models.

For more information about Qstart, a full list of compatible IP cameras and VioStor NVR products, please visit www.qnapsecurity.com.

About QNAP Security

QNAP Security, headquartered in Taiwan, is the world's first Linux-embedded NVR developer that has leveraged its award-winning storage and RAID technologies to offer the reliable and high performance NVR (VioStor NVR). QNAP Security’s spirit of continuous innovation makes it provide professional surveillance solutions with various market-fresh applications, such as HD local display, browser-based multi-server remote monitoring and Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA).

QNAP surveillance solutions are widely applied in various industries such as retail, home offices, banking, hotels, industrial, government and educational institutions. To provide better services globally, QNAP Security has sales representatives, regional offices, support centers and warehouses in more than 10 countries.